2022 Pinot Noir Chouette Vineyard Sonoma Coast

94 POINTS, DECANTER 

"Marnet is the project of Dan Ricciato, director of viticulture for renowned consulting winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown. This Pinot Noir comes from the organically farmed Chouette Vineyard, located just 1.8 miles from the coastal town of Occidental, perched on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The wine is beautifully focused, offering crunchy red berry fruit—cranberry and cherry—layered with notes of clove, allspice, and crushed cacao nibs. The finish is long and grounded in loamy earth, with a touch of salinity and a flourish of wildflowers."

ABOUT THE VINEYARD

Nestled just 1.8 miles from the Pacific in the coastal hills near Occidental, Chouette Vineyard thrives in the cool, fog-kissed climate of the Sonoma Coast. This organic site delivers Pinot Noir with signature coastal density—think vibrant red and purple fruit layered with forest floor and wet stone. The vineyard's proximity to the ocean and its sustainable farming practices contribute to the wine's complexity and depth, making it a standout expression of Sonoma Coast terroir.